Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child)
This enactment amends the Employment Insurance Act to provide that a person to whom employment insurance benefits are payable to care for a newborn child or a child placed with them for the purpose of adoption remains eligible to receive those benefits even if the child dies during the benefit period. It also amends the Canada Labour Code to provide that an employee who is entitled to maternity leave or to parental leave to care for a newborn child or a child who is in their care for the purpose of adoption remains entitled to the maternity leave or the parental leave even if the child dies during the period for which leave has been granted.
Bill C-222, also known as Evan's Law, aims to provide support to parents who experience the death of a child. It amends the Employment Insurance Act to ensure that parents who are receiving benefits to care for a newborn or newly adopted child can continue to receive those benefits without interruption if the child passes away during the benefit period. This prevents parents from having to re-apply for benefits during a time of extreme grief.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |